bigtrev503 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I got some industrial strength adhesive back velcro for my shins. It came with instructions that said to let the adhesive set up for 24 hours, so I did and it still peels off. Should I have sanded first? Should I peel it off and stick it back down with one of these five adhesives I've accquired over this build? I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I think velcro users usually glue it with e6000 rather than using adhesive but i might mistake myself. In the end you can always swap and use hooks to close your shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch[501st] Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) This is the stuff you should have gotten. -------- Edited December 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtrev503 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I got a generic on e(vil)bay that was white and said industrial strength on it. Should I peel it off, sand the surfaces and reapply using e6000 and clamps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is best to use a light grit sandpaper and sand off the gloss on the area where the velcro sticks down. Also helps to use an Xacto blade and score those areas. I also use a cross hatch pattern when scoring. It gives the adhesive something to bite into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You should use non adhesive Velcro then apply with e6000 never been a problem for me, industrial glued Velcro just doesn't hold that well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I read that CA glue holds Velcro better than anything but i've never tested it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtrev503 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I removed the velcro, sanded the areas, used the primer pen that comes with the glue I used for the latex hand plates (thanks to karin for the advice!) on all surfaces, applied e6000, allowed to cure for a few minutes and clamped the poodoo out of it. I've yet to do another test fit. I will post pics when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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